Do I have Class II Div 2 malocclusion? How can my teeth be fixed & how long would the treatment take? (photos)

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I'm 23 years old and it's time I sorted out my teeth. I think I have Class II Div 2 malocclusion - is this correct? If so, what does this mean exactly and how did it develop? How can my teeth be fixed and how long will treatment take? If left, could my teeth worsen over the years? My jaw clicks (isn't painful), is this related?

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have a Class II Div 2 malocclusion, but a would have to see your bottom teeth to make the complete assessment.  You should consult a cosmetic dentist that can show you before and after photos of cases that are similar to your's.  If you were in my office, I would likely use a combination of Invisalign and cosmetic veneers to correct and perfect your smile.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Class 2 Div 2 can only be determined by seeing how lower teeth occlude but it appears that your anterior teeth are pushed back and would lock you into a class 2.   You have significant crowding and the jaw click is probably related to the mandible being pushed posteriorly.  You also have a very narrow maxilla.  The DNA Appliance is probably ideal for a class 2 Div 2 case because it enables you to orthopedically widen your maxilla.  The DNA appliance is a very special type of functional appliance that effectively grows jaws while only being worn 12-14 ours/day.It is superior to fixed braces or invisalign for orthopedic growth thru epigenetic orthodontics but fine tunig of cosmetics can be done with those techniques.

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